The ratio of Ken's money to Ben's money is 3 : 7. If Ben has $35, how much must he give to Ken so both will have the equal amount of money?
| |
Ken |
Ben |
Total |
| Before |
3 u |
7 u |
10 u |
| Change |
+ 2 u |
- 2 u |
|
| After |
5 u |
5 u |
10 u |
Comparing Ken and
Ben in the end |
1 |
1 |
|
Amount that Ben has at first = 7 u
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Total amount that Ben and Ken have
= 3 u + 7 u
= 10 u
Amount that each of them will have in the end
= 10 u ÷ 2
= 5 u
Amount that Ben must give to Ken
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 5
= $10
Answer(s): $10
